Verb + Preposition + -ing

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Lesson questions (14)

1. She insisted ___ paying for dinner.
   Answer: on
2. I apologised ___ late.
   Answer: for being
3. They accused him ___ the money.
   Answer: of stealing
4. He succeeded ___ finding a job.
   Answer: in
5. I'm thinking ___ starting a business.
   Answer: of
6. Nothing can stop us ___ winning.
   Answer: from
7. She congratulated me ___ passing the test.
   Answer: on
8. I don't feel to going out tonight.
   Answer: False
9. He thanked me for helping him.
   Answer: True
10. They prevented him of leaving.
    Answer: False
11. Choose the correct sentence.
    Answer: We talked about moving to another city.
12. Choose the correct sentence.
    Answer: She blamed me for breaking the window.
13. I insist in seeing the manager.
    الخطأ: in · التصحيح: on
14. He apologised of being rude.
    الخطأ: of · التصحيح: for

About this lesson

“Verb + Preposition + -ing” is from Secondary English Grammar (Verb Patterns, Nouns and Articles) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “She insisted ___ paying for dinner.” and “I apologised ___ late.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.

Lesson words: on · for being · of stealing · in · of · from · We talked about moving to another city. · She blamed me for breaking the window. · for

How to use it in class

• Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
• Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
• Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.

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